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• Note :
The skin depth to retrieve samples will vary
for various people at different sample sites.
The lance's adjustable tip allows the best
depth of skin penetration for an adequate
sample size. A beginning setting of three ()
is recommended.
Preparing the Meter and Test Strip
Step 6
Insert a test strip with the
contact bars facing upwards
into the meter's test strip port.
Push the strip in gently until
the meter beeps. Be careful
not to bend the test strip.
The
symbol will appear on the screen.
Flagging Post-meal Test Results
The meter allows you to flag a result of an
post-meal test with (
test flag (
) can be attached just before
applying the blood sample. Once you attach
the post-meal flag (
cannot be deleted.
4
) icon. The post-meal
) to the test results, it
Step 7
If you want to attach an post-meal
flag (
) to a test result, press
and hold for seconds after
inserting the test strip.
The post-meal flag (
) and
the
symbol will appear on
the screen. The test result will
also be displayed with the post-meal flag (
If you do not want to save the result as an
postmeal test, move on to the step 8 after the
step 6.
Applying Blood Sample
Step 8
Obtain a blood sample using
the lancing device. Place the
device against the pad of
the finger. The best puncture
sites are on the middle or ring
fingers. Press the release
button. Remove the device from the finger. Wait
a few seconds for a blood drop to form.
A minimum volume of 0.5 microliter is needed to
fill the confirmation window.
(actual size of 0.5
:
㎕
).
)
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